Band conditions
Solar activity: NOAA forecasters estimate a 40% chance of M-class flares and a 5% chance of X-flares on Aug. 28th. This can result in R1 blackouts (Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact).
Carrying on from yesterday, conditions are down or very low here. GSV on 6860 which has been a consistent s9 and s9+ for the last few weeks of being on the air is S0 at 0807 UTC, and no carrier audible either. It is audible via the Twente SDR in Enschede. This would indicate no short skip conditions at the moment.

The Roberts R303 radio was made in England and covered the Medium and Long wavebands.It packed a large loudspeaker, and was powered by a PP9 battery. It was designed to be especially sensitive on LW.
The R303 was released in 1967 and I bought my one in 1968. The price was around £16. The one photographed I purchased on EBay.
I have adjusted MW so I can listen above 1620 khz for pirates. It now receives to around 1680 Khz.